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Apple Cheddar Cheese Galette: Make-Ahead Crust

This buttery galette dough makes a free-form tart that is not only easy but is crisp and flaky and can be made ahead by several days without drying out. The filling is the popular New England combination of apples and cheddar cheese, along with aromatic Fall spices. A beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table! Jump …

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Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies: Low Sugar

Raspberries and chocolate is a classic pairing, and for good reason….it’s superior in flavor, texture and visual appeal. These raspberry chocolate chip cookies are made with dark chocolate (78%) and minimal sugar so the sweet raspberries and the rich but somewhat bitter chocolate is allowed to shine. Jump to:RECIPEIngredients & SubstitutionsIllustrated Step by Step Ingredients …

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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

This fall, cozy up with a warming twist on a classic cocktail. A great little pick-me-up for rainy days, this pumpkin spice espresso martini is the perfect combination of intense espresso, boozy vanilla vodka, and homemade pumpkin spice simple syrup. Jump to:RECIPEIngredientsMethod Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Ingredients Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup A normal espresso martini …

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Blueberry Lime Breakfast Popsicles: Breakfast or Snacks

If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. This post may contain affiliate …

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English Summer Pudding with Blueberry Syrup

English Summer Pudding is really a misnomer if you’re from the States, as it isn’t what Americans think of as pudding at all.  To the British, the term pudding seems to cover everything from steamed savory dishes to molded cakes. This “summer pudding” is a classic English dessert made with the available berries of the …

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Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburger for Summer Gatherings

Bacon cheeseburgers are one of the most popular burger combinations around. How about adding a slightly sweet blueberry jam to this iconic burger to “take it up a notch” as they say. It’s an easy addition and it adds the sweet-savory flavor that is so remarkable in food pairings. Perfect for 4th of July or …

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Easy Poke Cake with Cake Mix & Fresh Blueberry Sauce

This easy poke cake is made with a boxed cake mix, fresh blueberries and blackberries simmered into a compote, and topped with vanilla or lemon flavored whipped cream. No jello filling like the old fashioned poke cakes, but also no need to make the cake part from scratch. Easy, light and features the fresh berries …

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How To Pick Blueberries: Harvesting Tips for Best Blueberries

Wondering whether your first blueberry harvest is ready to pick yet? Let’s go into everything you need to know about how to tell when blueberries are ripe, using easy clues like color and how easily they come off the branch. Jump to:   When Are Blueberries Ripe?How To Tell When Blueberries Are RipeBlueberry Harvesting Tips This …

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The Masters: Pimento Sandwiches & Azalea Cocktail

With the Masters Tournament coming up, I thought I’d highlight two iconic menu items to recreate during this time of Green Jackets: the Classic Pimento Cheese Sandwich and the Azelea Cocktail (with a peach twist). The history of the sandwich is fun, and the sandwich itself is actually quite good! Jump to: RECIPEHistory of the …

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Egg Salad Sandwich with Soft Boiled Eggs

This classic egg salad sandwich mixes mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and a little lemon zest with perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs. The recipe includes a method that not only makes perfect soft boiled eggs (or hard boiled eggs) but also shows you how to achieve no-fuss, easy peeling every time. Thoroughly and repeatedly tested!! Jump to: RECIPEStep …

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Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling

These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. The lemon filling can be store-bought lemon curd, lemon marmalade or even an orange jelly. The shortbread cookie part is easier than making a pie crust, so they come together quickly. Jump to: RECIPE Ingredients and Substitutions More …

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Roasted Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Whether you’re carving Jack-o-Lanterns for Halloween or roasting squash for a Winter comfort dinner, don’t throw out the seeds! Roast them up with some aromatic spices for a healthy Fall-flavored snack, or a garnish to many Mexican dishes. Jump to: RECIPEWhich Pumpkin Seeds Are Edible?Pumpkin Seeds vs PepitasHow To Remove and Clean Pumpkin Seeds Which …

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Squash & Beans

Slow-cooker turkey and butternut squash chili is the perfect dish to make for cold nights, especially if you’re looking for a tasty way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. It’s a perfect balance of sweet, spicy and smoky. Jump to: RECIPEIngredients & SubstitutionsHow to Get Smoky FlavorIllustrated Step by Step This post may contain affiliate …

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10 Best Heirloom Squash Varieties for Flavor

Heirloom squash often taste better than hybrid varieties, which have been grown to look pretty or ship well. This guide will help you grow or cook with the best of them, distinguishing which are best for soup, desserts or baked pumpkin seeds. Like heirloom tomatoes, heirloom squash are distinctive in flavor, color and uses! Jump …

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